+Optimist on the run Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Thanks. Which was the first railway line in Britain (and probably the world) to be preserved and operated by volunteers? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I'll take a punt at the ffestiniog light railway in blaenau ffestiniog, North Wales. Quote Link to comment
+Optimist on the run Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Close - that was the second. Quote Link to comment
+speakers-corner Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 3:45 PM, Optimist on the run said: Thanks. Which was the first railway line in Britain (and probably the world) to be preserved and operated by volunteers? Isnt it the one that runs along the south coast, to the east of Portsmouth. dont know the Name of it though. Quote Link to comment
+Optimist on the run Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 15 hours ago, speakers-corner said: Isnt it the one that runs along the south coast, to the east of Portsmouth. dont know the Name of it though. No - stick to Wales... Quote Link to comment
+speakers-corner Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 51 minutes ago, Optimist on the run said: No - stick to Wales... Thanks, but I am out for this round. after entering my answer I googled the question. Quote Link to comment
+colleda Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 The cog rail up Snowdon? Quote Link to comment
+Optimist on the run Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 22 hours ago, colleda said: The cog rail up Snowdon? No - that's a commercial operation and not run by volunteers. Quote Link to comment
+Optimist on the run Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Time for a hint - the Rev. W. Awdry was an early volunteer on the railway, and wrote a "twin" railway into some of his Railway Series books. Quote Link to comment
Sharpeset Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 how about the Tal y lin (if that's how you spell it)? Quote Link to comment
+Optimist on the run Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Ding. It's spelt Talyllyn, and runs from Tywyn in Mid Wales. It was taken over by volunteers in 1951 after the death of the owner. Quote Link to comment
Sharpeset Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Thanks, going back to Rev Awdry, on which island would you find Thomas and his friends? Quote Link to comment
Sharpeset Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 that's a speedy ding! Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Thanks. Never read any of the books but have solved a huge number of geocaching puzzles based on them. Thinking of geocaching puzzles, I'll go to the theme of one I'm currently working on. What was the name of the first 'Carry On' film? (Don't worry, that answer won't help me solve the puzzle!) Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Pretty sure it was Seargeant, not many of the regular Carry on Rep company just Kenneth Connor and Charles Hawtrey that I can remember, also had Bill Hartnell and Bob Monkhouse. Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Have yourself a ding there, Marty. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Ta, this will probably be a quickie too. On a bit of a caching trip today, and currently sitting in a hotel bar in Northampton, so.... What is the name of the hit musical which is based on a true(ish) story about an industry based on Northampton? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Ooo-err Mellers, yes it is, over to you. Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Which celebrity/professional dancer couple won last year's Strictly Come Dancing? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Ha Ha, watched every episode (like every year), and I could give you his first name, and the colour of her hair, but that's all !!! Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 'Fraid I'm gonna need both their first names and last names for the ding, there Marty. Have another beer while you rack your brains to remember... Quote Link to comment
+RJx2 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 That'll be Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton. Quote Link to comment
+RJx2 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Many thanks. What is the name of the first Mr Men character created by Roger Hargreaves? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Based on the fact there was a news story about Mr Greedy being as complex narrative as Steinbeck I'll go for Mr Greedy. Quote Link to comment
+RJx2 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Sorry, not Mr Happy or Mr Greedy, although they were two of the first six to be published. Quote Link to comment
+me N u Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Thank you for the ding - honorary mention to a work mate with the Mr Tickle mug! We'll keep with the children's theme, what bells are next? Oranges and lemonsSay the bells of St Clements You owe me five farthingsSay the bells of St Martin's When will you pay me?Say the bells of Old Bailey When I grow richSay the bells of Shoreditch Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 When will that be-ee? Say the Bells of Stepney-ee. Quote Link to comment
+me N u Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 49 minutes ago, mellers said: When will that be-ee? Say the Bells of Stepney-ee. It is indeed - a peal of dings to mellers. Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 What is the name of the new spoof sci-fi TV show from the creator of Family Guy and Ted? Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Gosh, I don't think I've ever set a question before which didn't go immediately. Looks like you have to be a bit of a sci-fi geek to know this one from memory. So now it's hint time. The creator's name is Seth MacFarlane and the show (also described in Wikipedia as a sci-fi comedy drama) is currently airing its 2nd season in the US. It stars MacFarlane himself in the main role and has featured Robert Picardo (the holographic doctor from Star Trek Voyager), Marina Sirtis (Deanna Troy from Star Trek Next Gen), Rob Lowe, Liam Neeson, Charlize Theron, Ted Danson and Bruce Willis in various smaller roles. Quote Link to comment
+tyzack4 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 The Orville, haven’t seen an episode yet, but I want too. Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Ding to tyzack4 It's currently my favourite programme on TV; hugely funny, wildly irreverent at times and never takes itself too seriously. Seth is obviously a massive geek himself with a love of things like Next Gen and his fondness really shows. Over to you. Quote Link to comment
+tyzack4 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Keeping with sci fi. What was the (highest) rank of Alistair Gordon Lethbridge - Stewart? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Well I know he was originally a Brigadier, so I'll go with that, but I suppose he might have been promoted before he re-appeared as retired in one of the later series. Quote Link to comment
+tyzack4 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, MartyBartfast said: Well I know he was originally a Brigadier, so I'll go with that, but I suppose he might have been promoted before he re-appeared as retired in one of the later series. Ding, he was originally a colonel, his last rank was brigadier over to you. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Watching the six nations at the mo brings to mind one of the great players of my youth who has been declared to be the greatest Rugby Union player of all time, but what position did Gareth Edwards play? Quote Link to comment
+james.dutson Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 3/9/2019 at 5:09 PM, MartyBartfast said: Watching the six nations at the mo brings to mind one of the great players of my youth who has been declared to be the greatest Rugby Union player of all time, but what position did Gareth Edwards play? I'm going to say scrum-half. He may be before my time but anyone who calls themselves a rugby can must have seen that try! I'm a new quiz player. I've been lurking for a little while, but 1st question I feel confident of a sensible answer. I've not read all 266 pages... besides not googling, are there any other rules? Many thanks, James. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 That's a DING to James. And no the only "rule" is don't google ( or bing/yahoo/ask Jeeves) the answer, other than that try and keep the questions at a general pub quiz level. If a question is set which doesn't seem to be getting any answers then the setter may choose to add a hint or two to jolly things along a bit. Over to you. Quote Link to comment
+james.dutson Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Excellent, i always enjoy a pub quiz (as well as geocaching). Here goes: Sticking with a sporting theme, and inspired by our political turmoil... Which country are the current holders of the UEFA European Football Championship, which they won in 2016? Quote Link to comment
+speakers-corner Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 If I remember rightly it was Portugal, 1:0 against France. It was the first time they won the UEFA European Football Championship. Quote Link to comment
+james.dutson Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 That's a Ding to Speakers-corner. Looking forward to answering a few questions from here on... Quote Link to comment
+speakers-corner Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Thanks for the Ding. Staying with Sport. A 2-part question for the ding. In 1956 a sportsman broke his neck, who was he (including nickname) and what was the sport. Quote Link to comment
+james.dutson Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Well, it is well before my time. I can tell you the sport, position the player was, the event, probably even the team, but I can't tell you his name! Quote Link to comment
Sharpeset Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) It was the Manchester City german goalkeeper Bert Trautmann in the FA Cup Final. Can't think of nickname though (unless Bert was his nickname instead of his real german first name) Edited March 13, 2019 by Sharpeset Quote Link to comment
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